Hong Kong, 2nd July 2007 - OKI Printing Solutions' sponsored Premier League Football Club, Portsmouth FC is to take part in this year's prestigious Asia Trophy Cup between the 24th and 27th of July 2007.

The Asia Trophy Cup Tournament, which is jointly hosted by the Hong Kong Football Association (FA) and the UK's Football Association Premier League (FAPL), will kick off in Hong Kong, exposing Portsmouth FC and OKI Printing Solutions brands to audiences globally.

Both brands have enjoyed significant success since initiating the partnership in 2005, with OKI Printing Solutions now the second largest provider of business printers in Europe. Equally, Portsmouth FC has climbed up the Premier League from 17th place in 2005, to 9th place this season. The FAPL's invitation to take part in the prestigious tournament comes in recognition of the team's success this season.

In January this year, OKI Printing Solutions extended its sponsorship with Portsmouth FC until 2009, based on the success of the partnership over the past two seasons.

The UK's FAPL is one of the most elite and wealthiest leagues in the world, with matches broadcast to more than 500 million homes in 200 countries worldwide. This brand exposure has provided a significant boost to both the sales team and the channel in the UK.

Phil Scrase, Managing Director of OKI Printing Solutions in the UK said: "The FA Premier League has recognised the hard work and dedication of Portsmouth FC over the past season by offering the team one of only four places to participate in the Asia Trophy Cup," he said."It's a great achievement and we wish the team all the best for the competition."

Corporate sponsorships such as the Portsmouth FC partnership play an important role in helping OKI Printing Solutions to build strong and lasting business relationships, whilst giving something back to the local community.